Hilda Canter-Lund Award

This award was established by the British Phycological Society in recognition of Hilda Canter-Lund, whose stunning photographs will be known to many members. Her photomicrographs of freshwater algae combined high technical and aesthetic qualities whilst still capturing the quintessence of the organisms she was studying.

The BPS Council offers an annual award (presently £250) for a photograph on a phycological theme that best combines these informative, technical and aesthetic qualities. It can be of a micro- or macroalga, marine, freshwater or terrestrial, taken using any photographic medium. The competition is open to all (not just BPS members). Details, including the closing date, will be announced on ALGAE-L each year. Shortlisted photographs will be placed on the BPS website after the closing date, and the winner will be announced at the Annual Meeting of the BPS, on the BPS website and on ALGAE-L.

The closing date for the 2018 competition is Friday 25th May, the rules for the award are available to download here.

Previous winners and shortlists

The British Phycological Society publishes the European Journal of Phycology, and organises an Annual Meeting each year at locations throughout Britain and Ireland. It provides funding for students and others to attend meetings and fieldcourses and organises and funds annual field courses.